Soon after reaching the city, he offered prayers to Guru Gorakhnath and paid respects at the samadhi of Mahant Avaidyanath. Gorakhpur : Chief minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Gorakhpur on Sunday afternoon for a three-day visit to take part in Navratri and Dussehra observances at Gorakhnath temple.
Organisers said the annual procession showcases communal harmony, with people from multiple communities welcoming it along the route. With trumpets, drums and a band, the procession will move to Mansarovar temple for prayers to Lord Shiva and then proceed to the Mansarovar Ramlila ground. At the venue, he will perform the rajtilak of Lord Ram, offer prayers to Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman, and participate in an aarti. The temple will also hold its tilakotsav, during which he will bless devotees.
On Tuesday, the chief minister will offer special prayers to Guru Gorakhnath before leading the traditional Vijayadashami procession from the temple in the evening.